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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.32, 2,211.56 and 378.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.32, 2,211.56 and 378.69 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.32 : 2,211.56 = 378.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.32/2,211.56 = 378.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.32x = 2,211.56 × 378.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.32x = 837,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,493.76/1,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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